The emblematic National Ballet of Cuba (NBC) will conclude its presentations in Vietnam today. It takes the stage for a second time at the Ho Guom Opera theater to offer a varied program that was applauded during its debut.
Fragments of classic works interpreted with the unique style of the renowned Cuban ballet school. Along with some more recent creations that are equally captivating. Make up the program that lovers of this artistic expression will be able to enjoy once again this Sunday.
The show will begin with the Adagio of the Rose from Sleeping Beauty, followed by Lucile, and then gift the much-acclaimed Dying Swan. A contemporary male version by Michel Descombey, who directed the ballet of the Paris Opera.
Imago, the pas de deux. The end of times (by the British Ben Stevenson), The Nutcracker, the Adagio from the second act of Swan Lake, Muto, by the Cuban master Alberto Méndez, Esmeralda, the first variation of the world-famous Carmen, and Majísimo, with choreography by Jorge García, will complete the program.
In its first appearance on the stage of Ho Guom Opera last Thursday, each performance received a round of applause. Which was particularly prolonged after the presentation of Majísimo. A piece that has become a hallmark of the Cuban ballet school worldwide.
Prior to its debut here on this occasion, a documentary was shown about the contribution of the heritage company to the promotion and consolidation of the links between Vietnam and Cuba. On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. The film material recalls the arrival of the NBC led by its founder and prima ballerina assoluta, Alicia Alonso, to a Vietnam in the midst of war.
In December 1964, in what constituted the first and most significant milestone in the cultural ties between two nations united by special bonds of solidarity and brotherhood.
Images of the memorable meeting held at that time by Cuban dancers with President Ho Chi Minh, of Alicia Alonso being awarded the Order of Labor First Class, of the return in 1978 to a liberated Saigon, and of the more recent performances here by the current director of the company, Viengsay Valdés, are also part of the recounting.
The two presentations in this capital also bring to a close the successful tour begun by the National Ballet of Cuba in the city of Zhengzhou, China, in mid-May last, which included 18 performances of Swan Lake, in the renowned version by Alicia Alonso based on the original by Petipa and Ivanov.
With information from Prensa Latina
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernandez
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